Mount Washington State Forest
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| Mount Washington State Forest | |
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| Massachusetts State Park | |
  Location Mount Washington State Forest
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire |
| Location | East St, Mount Washington, Massachusetts, USA |
| - coordinates | 42°8′7″N 73°28′29″W / 42.13528°N 73.47472°WCoordinates: 42°8′7″N 73°28′29″W / 42.13528°N 73.47472°W |
| Area | 4,169 acres (1,687 ha) |
| Highest point | |
| - elevation | 2,250 ft (686 m) |
| Managed by | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
| Nearest town | Mount Washington, Massachusetts |
| Website : Mount Washington State Forest | |
Mount Washington State Forest is a scenic state forest in the southern Taconic Mountains of the southwestern Berkshire region of Massachusetts. It has 30 miles of trails for hiking, as well as offering wilderness camping, fishing, horseback riding trails, and cross-country skiing. Bash Bish Falls State Park, featuring the Bish Bash Fall with an 80 foot drop, lies entirely within the forest.
The forest protects 300 acres (120 ha) of old growth Northern hardwood forest in separate areas[1].
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[edit] Recreational opportunities
- Wilderness Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding Trails
- Hunting (Restrictions)
- Mountain Biking
- Picnicking
- Restrooms
- Scenic Viewing Area
- Skiing (Cross-Country)
- Walking Trails
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Mary Byrd Davis (23 January 2008). "Old Growth in the East: A Survey". http://www.primalnature.org/ogeast/survey.html. Retrieved 2008-12-31.
[edit] External links
- Mount Washington State Forest, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
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